AG LENDERS - Bismarck, ND $130K doe*
About the role
Are you a relationship-focused lending professional who understands agriculture and wants to make a meaningful impact within the farming community? A respected financial-services organization is seeking a motivated Agricultural Loan Officer to develop and manage a high-quality loan portfolio while delivering exceptional service to farmers and agricultural business owners. This hybrid position combines in-office responsibilities with regular travel throughout the market to meet clients, develop new relationships, and support local agricultural operations. The ideal candidate is a smart, hungry, self-starting professional who enjoys developing new business, serving agricultural clients, and building a long-term career in lending. The individual should be comfortable balancing portfolio growth with sound credit quality and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Develop, grow, and manage a profitable agricultural loan portfolio while meeting established production and location objectives.
- Build lasting relationships with farmers, agricultural businesses, community partners, and referral sources through regular outreach and client visits.
- Evaluate credit requests, collect and analyze financial information, and support sound underwriting and loan-structuring decisions.
- Prepare and maintain accurate loan documentation while ensuring compliance with internal policies, lending regulations, and risk-management standards.
- Support efficient loan processing, closing, servicing, and ongoing portfolio administration to provide a positive client experience.
- Collaborate with senior lenders and leadership to develop business-development, marketing, and market-growth strategies.
Qualifications
- Agricultural background or a strong understanding of farming operations, agricultural businesses, and the financing needs of producers.
- Approximately 1-3 years of experience involving credit analysis, underwriting, agricultural lending, commercial lending, or a closely related area.
- Demonstrated ability to develop business, establish trust, and maintain productive client and community relationships.
- Working knowledge of loan documentation, credit administration, financial analysis, and lending compliance.
- Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and client-service skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in both office and field environments.
Pay
Salary up to $130,000 depending on experience.